Property highlights
The entire place is yours
1 bedroom, Bed, 1 bathroom, 646 ft²
Parking
Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking
Views
Sea view, View, Garden view, Terrace
Free WiFi
Internet services
Kitchen facilities
Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Experience world-class service at Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage
Elegant Accommodation: Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage in Tawharanui Peninsula offers a 5-star holiday home experience. The property features a spacious garden, terrace, and an open-air bath. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the stay. Comfortable Amenities: The cottage includes air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include bathrobes, a dining area, and a work desk. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Prime Location: Located 97 km from Auckland Airport, the property is 9 km from Sculptureum and 48 km from Gibbs Farm. Guests appreciate the convenient location and the scenic sea views.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Graham
United Kingdom“A truly exceptional property in an amazing location surrounded by native bush and pretty gardens. Stunning views, decks to front and rear spacious well appointed interior. Some unique features include bananas growing in the garden, two species of...”
Vijay
New Zealand“We were given ample amount local foods which was enough for the breakfast for two people. The property was clean and maintained well. We will be back again soon...”
Anne
Canada“Great location. Ample variety of food for breakfast/lunch!”
Graham
United Kingdom“Great location and so close to the National Park. The hosts were charming and very helpful. Would definitely book again”
Gavin
United Kingdom“From the small and generous gestures to the comfort and facilities on offer, it is by far our best accommodation in NZ so far.”
Adam
New Zealand“Great second visit, set up different than the first visit which was excellent”
Vernon_lewis
New Zealand“Peaceful location, lovely views over the Hauraki Gulf and Kawau Island. A good place to stay a short drive from the sights of Matakana. Beautifully appointed accommodation, the kitchen had everything we needed and the welcome pack of local produce...”
Michael
New Zealand“Warm welcome by hosts. Clean, private and stunning location and view. Tasteful decor and tasty diy breakfast.”
Ross
New Zealand“Private, great views and supplied everything required.”
Hugh
United Kingdom“The location is fantastic - amazing views. A truly luxurious environment to stay in. Welcoming, and very helpful hosts. Great location for the National Park. If you're into bird watching and if you're lucky , like we were, you see Kiwis there at...”
Hosted by Katherine
9.9
Host review score
Katherine
Magnificent sea and native bush views an hour north of Auckland on the Tāwharanui Peninsula. On a coastal ridge, Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is a two-room cottage offering you privacy and tranquility. A beautiful bedroom, living room, ensuite bathroom, decks and a pretty cottage garden create the ultimate getaway.
Access to Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is via our driveway and shared parking area with a short walk past the house. The cottage itself is separate from the house and once there you have exclusive use of this lovely guest accommodation and can enjoy your peaceful seclusion with only the sound of birdsong to interrupt your thoughts. The cottage garden and a large native tree area create space and visual privacy from the main house.
My husband John and I moved from Auckland city to the Tāwharanui Peninsula in 2015. We love it here and have never missed city living once! We love the peace and quiet and the abundance of bush, birds and sea. We are lucky enough to have a completely separate cottage on our property that we renovated for short term rental during 2016. The cottage is fully ready for travellers looking for privacy, seclusion, the beauty of nature and some luxury.
Prior to living in Tāwharanui John and I had corporate careers in telecommunications and project management. We still do some consulting work from home or travel to Auckland from time to time.
An easy 15 minute drive takes you to the renowned Matakana Village which hosts a weekend farmers’ market, vintage market, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops and a cinema complex. With many vineyards and art galleries in the surrounding area, there is always plenty to do.
If you are a swimmer, surfer, bird lover or bush walker this is the perfect place for you. Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is only three km from the stunning 600 hectare Tāwharanui Regional Park bird sanctuary and marine reserve. Tāwharanui features fantastic white sand surf beaches, great walks and rare NZ bird-life such as takahē, tīeke and even kiwi, at night. Goat Island is only 25 minutes away for snorkeling or viewing marine life from the glass bottom boat or clear kayaks.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Facilities of Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
House rules
Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
